Andy Burnham and US President Donald Trump have agreed the need to “continue working towards a ceasefire that prevented more loss of life” in Ukraine, Downing Street said. A Downing Street spokesperson said: “On Ukraine, the two leaders agreed on the need to continue working towards a ceasefire that prevented more loss of life. “The Prime Minister reiterated the UK’s support for Ukraine and for recent US-led peace negotiations. “On the Middle East, the Prime Minister set out the UK’s commitment to working towards peace and security in the region, stressing the importance of the Two-State Solution, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and ensuring that Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon.”
Andy Burnham and US President Donald Trump have agreed the need to “continue working towards a ceasefire that prevented more loss of life” in Ukraine, Downing Street said. A Downing Street spokesperson said: “On Ukraine, the two leaders agreed on the need to continue working towa…
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According to a Downing Street spokesperson, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed on Monday to continue efforts toward a Ukrainian ceasefire and reaffirmed U.K. support for ongoing peace negotiations. The leaders also discussed Middle East security, emphasizing the Two-State Solution, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
US officials report that intensified sanctions and a naval blockade have curtailed Iran’s oil exports and foreign currency access, according to regional sources. While these measures aim to compel Tehran to ensure free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian authorities remain defiant, with domestic resilience reportedly mitigating the intended economic impact.
Vladimir Putin held talks with senior U.S. representatives, described as key negotiators for President Trump, in an effort to restart peace negotiations regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This diplomatic engagement represents a renewed attempt to facilitate a resolution to the ongoing war.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow to discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine, stating that Moscow-Washington contact is beneficial. Witkoff reported that the discussion included a Russian agreement to a ceasefire during the US delegation's visit, though the full scope of any terms remains under negotiation.